Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Ayurvedic Organic Shampoo & Body Wash Soap Bar

This is a dual-use shampoo and body bar made with a rich oil infusion of Ayurvedic herbs like shikakai, bhringraj, amla, neem, and tulsi, plus mango butter and coconut milk for a more conditioning feel than many basic bars. It’s a nice option if you want to simplify your routine and reduce bottle count while still using a bar that feels intentional for scalp and hair care.

Ingredients

Organic Coconut Oil; Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Organic Avocado Oil; Organic Jojoba Oil; Organic Soapnuts (Aritha); Organic Bhringraj; Organic Yashtimadhu (Licorice Root); Organic Shikakai; Organic Amla; Organic Hibiscus; Organic Tulsi (Holy Basil); Organic Neem; Organic Fenugreek; Organic Mango Butter; Organic Babassu Oil; Organic Castor Bean Oil; Organic Neem Oil; Organic Coconut Milk; Essential Oils (Cypress, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Basil, Rosemary); Organic Rosemary Oil Extract; Sodium Hydroxide (used in saponification).

Certifications

  • Made with Organic Ingredients (USDA-accredited certification; at least 70% certified organic ingredients)

  • Leaping Bunny Certified (cruelty-free)

What I Like

I like how thoughtfully formulated this bar is if you’re drawn to Ayurvedic hair traditions. Ingredients like shikakai, amla, bhringraj, neem, and tulsi are commonly used to support scalp balance and overall hair health.

It’s truly multi-use for both hair and body, making it travel-friendly and helping reduce packaging and product clutter.

The inclusion of mango butter, avocado oil, and coconut milk helps it feel more nourishing than very cleansing shampoo bars.

Things to Keep in Mind

EWG rating (EWG analyzer): 4.
The essential oil blend mainly influences this score. Some essential oils are scored more conservatively in the EWG system, especially when oral-use data is considered, even though this is a topical, rinse-off product.

Lemon essential oil can also be sensitizing for some people on the skin, so if you know you’re fragrance-sensitive, this is worth keeping in mind. For many users, especially in a wash-off bar, this isn’t an issue, but it’s helpful context when reviewing the EWG number.

Because this is a soap-based shampoo bar, it will feel different from liquid shampoos. Thorough rinsing is essential, and some hair types may require a short adjustment period.

If your hair is very dry, color-treated, or prone to tangling, you may prefer to use this primarily at the scalp and then apply a conditioner to the lengths.

Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations

If you’re sensitive, I recommend patch testing first and starting slowly. A gentle approach is to lather at the scalp only and let the rinse water cleanse the lengths.

Essential oil transparency: essential oils can carry trace contaminants depending on sourcing and processing. I prioritize brands that test for purity and take steps to minimize contaminants and impurities whenever possible.